Kabinesan v. The Commissioner of Police

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and police protection for conducting Adal Padal programme on 15.08.2026 in connection with temple festival in Sri Pothigai Mariyamman Temple at Tamil Nadu Housing Board Colony, Pothigai Nagar, Sector IV, Rayilar Nagar, Madurai District, based on the writ petitioner's representation dated 12.08.2026.

¶2M/s.V.Moushica, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner would submit that the writ petitioner has submitted representations, dated 05.08.2026,

11.08.2026 and 12.08.2026, to the second respondent seeking permission to conduct the festival and "Aadal Paadal" programme on 15.08.2026 and that since no order was passed, the writ petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents would submit that they may be permitted to conduct the Adal Padal programme on 15.08.2026 from 07.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. and the organizers may be directed to follow the conditions to be imposed.

¶5At this juncture, the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner would submit that they will follow the directions to be imposed by the Court as well as the respondent police.

¶6It is brought to the notice of this Court that the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, Chennai had issued a circular memorandum in Rc.No. 007301/Genl.I(1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019, along with instructions to the Inspectors of Police throughout Tamil Nadu for consideration of applications seeking permission for conducting cultural programme. Therefore, the second respondent is directed to consider the writ petitioner's representation dated

12.08.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. In the event of permission being granted, the writ petitioner shall strictly adhere to the Circular issued by the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu / Head of Police Force, Chennai, in Rc.No.007301/Genl.I(1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019, and comply with all other conditions imposed by the police authorities. The respondent police shall also impose the following conditions in addition to any other conditions that may be imposed by them;

(a) The programme shall be conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner without causing any disturbance to public peace and tranquility or giving rise to any law and order problem;

(b) No obscene dance performance, vulgar dialogues or double meaning songs shall be played or performed during the programme;

(c) The cultural programme shall be conducted strictly between 07.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m.;

(d) In the event of violation of any of the above conditions, the respondent police or any officer duly authorised by them shall be at liberty to take appropriate action in accordance with law, including stopping the programme forthwith.

¶7With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

13.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No csm Note : Issue order copy on 14.08.2026 To

1.The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Madurai City.

2.State of Tamil Nadu rep. by its The Inspector of Police, Koodalputhur Police Station, Aanaiyur, Madurai District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. K.MURALI SHANKAR, J csm W.P.(MD)No.4633 of 2026 Dated : 13.08.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR W.P.Crl.(MD) No.4633 of 2026 Kabinesan ...Petitioner Vs. 1.The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Madurai City. 2.State of Tamil Nadu rep. by its The Inspector of Police, Koodalputhur Police Station, Aanaiyur, Madurai District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and adequate police protection to perform the cultural programme i.e., Adal Padal on 15.08.2026 06.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Sri Pothigai Mariyamman Temple situated at Tamil Nadu Housing Board Colony, Pothigai Nagar, Sector IV, Rayilar Nagar, Madurai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.08.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Manikandan For Respondents : M/s.V.Moushica Government Advocate (Crl. Side)